Petition · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Require companies to offer equal adoption and parental leave policies
Closed
41 signatures
What the petition asks
We think adoptive parents should have the same parental leave and pay as birth parents. Some employers offer enhanced maternity pay but not adoption pay. We think this is unfair. We ask the Government to make equal leave and pay for all parents a legal requirement.
Adoption is an equal route to parenthood. We think families formed through adoption face unique challenges and deserve the same support to bond and care for their child.
Timeline
| 9 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
41
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Opened
9 Jul 2025
Closed
9 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 21 Aug 2026.